BIO Katyayani is an Indian poet of Hindi language. She is the author of ‘Footpath Par Kursi’ (2009), ‘Jadu Nahi Kavita’ (2002), ‘Saat Bhaiyon Ke Beech Champa’ (1994). Her poems have been translated into English and Russian. . BIO Shelly Bhoil is a Brazil-based writer from India. Her works include a poetry book An Ember…
BIO Raghupati Sahay (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), better known under his pen name Firaq Gorakhpuri, was a writer, critic, and, according to one commentator, one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. He established himself among peers including Muhammad Iqbal, Yagana Changezi, Jigar Moradabadi and Josh Malihabadi. BIO Huzaifa Pandit…
BIO Born on September 3rd, 1952, Manprasad Subba is a Nepali poet from Darjeeling, India. He has nine volumes of poetry and a novel to his credit. He has co-authored a book of critical essays and has edited two journals in Nepali and English, as well as two commemorative books. He has also translated Nepali…
BIO Hemant Biwas, (b. 1974) hails from the Doti district of Nepal. He has made himself known through his metrical poems and songs to Nepali readership. His first collection of prose poems titled Saipalko Angan was launched in 2011. In 2011, he was declared the best lyricist of the year by Radio Nepal. He has published several CD…
BIO Chandra Singh Gurung is a Bahrain based Nepali poet, who writes in his native language Nepali. His first collection of poems was published in 2007, and his works have appeared in many print and online magazines worldwide. He had also organized many literary events in Nepal, including the event of Palestinian poet Ashraf Fayadh…
BIO Bhisma Upreti is a Nepali poet and essay writer. He has published more than a dozen and half books of poetry, essays and a novel. Upreti is the recipient of several awards including first prize in the National Poetry Competition for Nepal and the Creativity Award from the Academy of Indo-Asian Literature in New…
BIO Dr. Geeta Tripathee is a poet, lyricist, essayist, and critic. She teaches Nepali literature at Tribhuvan University. She has written several books of poetry, essays, and literary criticism. She writes on women’s issues, environmental issues, and people in the lower strata of society. Her personal narratives show the expressions of the finest human emotions…
BIO Subhalaxmi Lamsal is a young poet from Nepal, who has done M.A in Nepali literature from Tribhuvan University. She has published her first book of poetry titled ‘Prakampit Ujyalo’ and was awarded ‘The Best Young Poet of the Year 2009 by Vani Prakashan, a leading literary organizations in Nepal. BIO Suman Pokhrel is a…
BIO Laxmi Prasad Devkota (12 November 1909 – 14 September 1959) was a Nepali poet, playwright, and novelist. He authored more than four dozen of books including five epic works. His book Muna Madan is considered as the best seller of all time in Nepali literature. He is honored as Mahakavi (Poet the Great) and…
BIO Deepak Samchu is a young Nepali poet and theater artist. His poems are published in several poetry journals and anthologies. He has received several awards for his works, including The Best Young Poet of the Year 2010 by Vani Prakashan. He holds post graduate degree in Nepali literature from Tribhuvan University. BIO Suman Pokhrel…
BIO Suman Pokhrel is a poet, writer, and translator. He was awarded the SAARC Literary Award in 2013 and 2015, and his work has appeared in notable journals worldwide. Suman Pokhral is also a lyricist, playwright, and artist. His poems have been translated into Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Maithili, Odia, Persian, Sanskrit, Spanish…
BIO Sabita Gautam Dahal is a contemporary Nepali poet. She has two books of poetry in Nepali to her credit. The English translations of her poems have been published in several South Asian journals and anthologies. She holds an M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry and M.A. in Sociology and English Literature from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. She…
